Other types of vehicle
An articulated lorry ahead is turning a tight corner and its trailer swings wide. What is the safest response?
- Overtake on the side it is turning towards
- Keep well back and give it room to complete the turnCorrect
- Drive up close behind the trailer
- Undertake on the inside quickly
Why?
Rule 221 of The Highway Code warns that long, articulated vehicles need extra room to turn and may swing wide. Stay back and never try to pass on the side it is turning towards, or you risk being caught between the vehicle and the kerb.
Highway Code rule 221